Most sports management students graduate without ever hearing about player development. That is a problem.

In this episode, I explain:

• Why player development is missing from most curricula

• What the role truly looks like day to day

• Who should pursue it and who should not

• The challenges behind the scenes

• Why this role is growing faster than ever

I also share why I wrote The Player Development Guide and how it serves as a blueprint for students, professionals, and departments preparing for the future of sports.

If you care about people more than titles and impact more than credit, this episode is for you.

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🎙 About Ed Jones II:

Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit

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